3 teams that have won the MLB offseason … so far

With the Major League Baseball offseason paused by a lockout, free agent signings and trades between MLB teams have come to a screeching halt as well.

However, before the Collective Bargaining Agreement expired on December 1, there were plenty of teams who made moves to improve themselves for the 2022 season.

Which three MLB teams made the best moves and improved the most this offseason? Here’s our list.

Let’s start in Detroit, where the Tigers have made some big strides this offseason in an effort to battle for the American League Central crown next season. Highlighting the moves this offseason have been a trade with the Cincinnati Reds to acquire catcher Tucker Barnhart, who could well be more than just the team’s answer short-term answer at catcher, signed pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez to a five-year, $77 million to solidify the rotation, then answered the questions about what the franchise would do at shortstop by inking Javier Baez to a six-year, $140 million deal.

After finishing third in the division last season with a 77-85 mark, Detroit went out and swiftly addressed needs that will accelerate their window to compete for the division. There is also plenty of excitement surrounding the franchise with former top overall draft pick Spencer Torkelson likely to be a part of team’s 2022 plans as well.

It’s easy to see why Detroit is among the three teams who have won the offseason so far. Let’s stay in the American League for our next impressive offseason move-maker.